Abilene Zoological Gardens, Zoo in Abilene, United States.
The Abilene Zoological Gardens spans 16 acres and houses more than 1,000 animals from 250 species, including lions, black rhinos, and monkeys.
The zoo relocated to Grover Nelson Park and opened on July 2, 1966, expanding from its initial 1919 location at Fair Park.
Multiple educational programs at Abilene Zoo teach children and adults about wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and animal species preservation.
The facility welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day closures.
The Giraffe Safari exhibit allows visitors to hand-feed giraffes while the Keith Garner habitat provides close observation of bald eagles.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1966
Website: http://www.abilenezoo.org/
Website: http://abilenezoo.org
GPS coordinates: 32.43620,-99.69190
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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